1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 130 | 300 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |